Executive Chef & Culinary Operations Leader

Atria Senior Living; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays & PTO

Anniversary rewards by location

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Atria Senior Living is seeking a Kitchen Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day culinary services in our community. You will supervise staff across kitchen and dining venues, manage scheduling, and ensure food safety and quality standards are met, with a focus on resident satisfaction and teamwork.

The role requires 5+ years of culinary experience, HS diploma or GED, and strong organizational skills. This position offers benefits and a pathway for advancement within the Atria network.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of culinary experience in the hospitality industry.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Food handler’s permit as required by state law and/or company standards.
• Basic computer skills – word processing, email, and basic Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and staffing for kitchen and dining venues.
• Supervise Culinary Services staff including scheduling, assignments, performance reviews, and hiring actions.
• Meet with residents and families to ensure high satisfaction levels.
• Collaborate with restaurant manager to deliver high levels of customer service.
• Ensure front-of-house and back-of-house staff work cohesively to exceed expectations.
• Maintain monthly budgets for the Culinary Services department and track spend on food, supplies, and labor.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Organization Skills

Problem Solving

Food Handler Permit

Computer Literacy

Driver's License

Vehicle Policy Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Atria Senior Living is seeking a Kitchen Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day culinary services in our community. You will supervise staff across kitchen and dining venues, manage scheduling, and ensure food safety and quality standards are met, with a focus on resident satisfaction and teamwork.

The role requires 5+ years of culinary experience, HS diploma or GED, and strong organizational skills. This position offers benefits and a pathway for advancement within the Atria network.